Dorman 917-281 variable timing solenoid for the 1998-2002 Honda Accord 4-cylinder 2.3L and other vehicles adjusts the engine's valve timing when it is energized. Use this Dorman VVT solenoid when the original is worn or has failed; it has been tested on the vehicle for proper fit and performance.
- Part of the Dorman OE Solutions line
- Electromagnetic activation on a 12 V DC supply
- Plug-and-socket connector with two blade terminals
- Plastic housing with a stainless steel solenoid finish
- Standard replacement grade
Quick facts
- Part: Dorman 917-281 variable timing solenoid
- Also called: engine variable timing solenoid
- Fits: 1998-2002 Honda Accord 4-cylinder 2.3L and other vehicles
- Material: plastic housing
- Condition: New
A rough idle, a check engine light or reduced power can be signs of a failing solenoid. These signs alone do not prove the solenoid is at fault; low or dirty engine oil is another common source.
Fits
This VVT solenoid is for the 1998-2002 Honda Accord 4-cylinder 2.3L, the 1998 Honda Odyssey 4-cylinder 2.3L and the 1998-1999 Acura CL 4-cylinder 2.3L, and each takes one.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Quantity per vehicle: 1
- Overall width: 3.7 in
- Overall height: 2.2 in
- Tube length: 4.52 in
Build and materials
- Activation: electromagnetic, 12 V DC
- Housing material: plastic
- Solenoid finish: stainless steel
- Connector: male, plug and socket, with 2 female blade terminals
- Grade: standard replacement
- Condition: New
- Country of origin: China
In the box
One variable timing solenoid.
Interchange: 510-102 · 510-555 · 024-1954
2T1140 · VV1045 · 7V5009 · TS1140 · VVS1513 · VVS206 · 15810PAAA01 · 15810PAAA02 · VTS1188 · VVT145 · R53014
Product information is for general reference and may contain errors. See our Disclaimer.
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
510-102, 510-555, 2T1140, VV1045, 024-1954, 7V5009, TS1140, VVS1513, VVS206, 15810PAAA01, 15810PAAA02, VTS1188, VVT145, R53014
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this the VVT solenoid for a 2000 Honda Accord 4-cylinder 2.3L?
Yes. Dorman 917-281 fits the 1998-2002 Honda Accord 4-cylinder 2.3L, and the 2000 model year falls inside that range.
Does the Dorman engine variable timing solenoid 917-281 have a plug connector?
Yes. Dorman 917-281 has a male plug-and-socket connector with two female blade terminals, and it runs on 12 V DC.
Does this variable timing solenoid for the 1998-2002 Honda Accord 4-cylinder 2.3L replace 15810PAAA01?
Yes. 15810PAAA01 is one of the numbers Dorman 917-281 replaces, along with 15810PAAA02, 510-102 and R53014.
Can a rough idle or a check engine light mean the VVT solenoid is failing?
Yes, either can be a sign of a failing solenoid. A shop can read the stored codes and test the solenoid.
How big is the Dorman 917-281 solenoid?
The tube length is 4.52 in. The overall width is 3.7 in and the overall height is 2.2 in.
